LInux users should be able to access FastLane using their favorite Web
browser (most use Netscape). Adobe does offer Acrobat 3.01 for Linux and
other UNIX systems ( http://www.adobe.com <http://www.adobe.com> ). In a
prior life at universities, the university would negotiate an educational
discount or some other arrangement, but actual purchase of the software was
up to the users. So, I think the question should be placed to IS on your
campus to negotiate such an agreement with Adobe Acrobat for both Windows
and Unix/Linux systems. You should also look into StarOffice. StarOffice is
an office suite offering the same components and Microsoft Office, but uses
a different paradigm (i.e., a single interface rather than separate programs
for word processing, spreadsheet, etc). StarOffice is available in a Windows
version and a Linux version. Copies of either may be downloaded FREE from
http://www.stardivision.com/index.html
<http://www.stardivision.com/index.html>  (must register however to obtain
the necessary information to install and use). Corporate site licenses are
also available. StarOffice imports and exports documents in Microsoft Office
format.

Bill Caskey, PhD
Director, Research & Grants Administration
Children's Mercy Hospital
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